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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Three Brooklyn schools awarded $40K each to boost literacy through state grants * Brooklyn Paper

Three Brooklyn schools receive funding for literacy improvement initiatives through state assembly member's Structured Literacy initiative.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Three Brooklyn schools awarded $40K each to boost literacy through state grants * Brooklyn Paper

Three Brooklyn schools receive funding for literacy improvement initiatives through state assembly member's Structured Literacy initiative.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In brief: New East Contra Costa health care education program starting

The newly launched Healthcare Literacy Council of Contra Costa County is leading a public education campaign to help people make better use of their health coverage, avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and get the care they need more affordably and effectively.
Public health
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

Black-Owned Bookstore Turned Community Hub In NYC Faces Risk Of Being Shelved

Sister's Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center faces challenges due to decreased sales, political pressures, and needs new audience engagement to prevent closure.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

A new generation of magazines is getting kids to put down their phones

Children's magazines are experiencing a renaissance due to new startups catering to modern youth themes and interests.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

My Tween Has Gained So Much Independence & Confidence From Reading '90s Books

Reading childhood favorites helps children develop independence and confidence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The radical 1960s schools experiment that created a whole new alphabet and left thousands of children unable to spell

The Initial Teaching Alphabet aimed to accelerate children's reading skills but left lasting confusion for some users.
#new-york-city
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago
New York City

10 NYC libraries just got their Sundays back

Ten New York City library branches will now offer Sunday hours, expanding citywide access.
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago
NYC parents

Literacy support, HBCU classes, health care careers: 7 new schools coming to NYC

New public schools in NYC aim to address enrollment challenges and meet community educational needs.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

Literacy support, HBCU classes, health care careers: 7 new schools coming to NYC

New public schools in NYC aim to address enrollment challenges and meet community educational needs.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How a Behavioral Scientist's Career Began in Kindergarten

Early foundational skills significantly influence long-term academic success.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Kids and Chatbots: When AI Feels Like a Friend

Kids interact with chatbots as if they're people due to emotional connections, making understanding their use crucial for healthy interactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromWashington Post
3 years ago

Perspective | Nonfiction books gave my grandkids no joy last Christmas. It was my fault.

This year, Renaissance Learning put out new and differently organized 'What Kids Are Reading' lists that expose my ignorance. Instead of revealing just the most popular print books, the lists show the top 12 print books and top 12 digital books for each grade.
Education
#reading
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Readers can 'level up' at Campbell Library this summer

The Santa Clara County Library District launches summer reading program to boost literacy and enrichment among all age groups.
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?

The effectiveness of storytelling for children varies by medium, affecting brain engagement.
The study reveals a 'Goldilocks effect' in storytelling techniques for young children.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Brooklyn mom launches little libraries with big purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Dessa Carroll launched Brown Babies n' Books to address the lack of diversity in children's literature and promote Black and Brown stories.
Boston food
fromDefector
2 months ago

Confessions Of A Spelling Bee Pronouncer | Defector

The Binder is essential for the annual Boston Citywide Spelling Bee, ensuring operational security around the competition's word list.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

The Strand to open new book store location near Lincoln Center | amNewYork

Strand Bookstore is opening a new location near Lincoln Center this summer, taking over the Shakespeare & Co. lease.
fromDodger Blue
3 months ago

Max Muncy & Andrew Friedman Participate In Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Reading Event

The Dodgers Foundation emphasizes literacy through community programs and partnerships to enhance education for local children.
Writing
fromBustle
3 months ago

Lea Michele Finally Proved That She Can Read

Lea Michele debunks the conspiracy theory surrounding her literacy, stating that she can read and was on the debate team.
fromYahoo Sports
3 months ago

Bobby Witt Jr. encourages kids to keep reading at downtown KC school

Bobby Witt Jr.'s impact goes beyond baseball, inspiring youth through his commitment to literacy and community engagement.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Turns Out Parents Really Don't Like Reading To Their Kids

There is a significant decline in parents reading to their children regularly.
Parental attitudes toward reading vary by the gender of the child.
The frequency of being read to decreases as children age.
fromeLearning
3 months ago
Video games

Bring Stories to Life: Designing Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Activities with Adobe Captivate - eLearning

CYOA activities enhance engagement, literacy, and critical thinking in educational settings.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z - and it's harming their kids

Gen Z parents find reading bedtime stories less enjoyable, leading to a decrease in reading aloud to children.
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